Date Available
12-18-2015
Year of Publication
2015
Degree Name
Master of Science in Community & Leadership Development
Document Type
Master's Thesis
College
Agriculture, Food and Environment
Department/School/Program
Community and Leadership Development
First Advisor
Dr. Lorraine Garkovich
Abstract
As scientists become more aware of the imposing threats associated with climate change, university leaders are encouraged to become familiar with the principles of sustainability. Abundant research already supports the relevance of environmental sustainability in higher education; however, there exists a gap in the literature which investigates an understanding of environmental sustainability and the implementation of its practices. By examining colleges at the University of Kentucky, this study identifies organizational barriers to recognizing a thorough understanding of environmental sustainability at the departmental level. The results indicate that out of the eight colleges selected, two have no existing environmental sustainability programs or initiatives. Based on this research it is possible for departments to initiate self-assessment and situate themselves firmly inside an institutional vision of sustainability.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/ETD.2016.006
Recommended Citation
Shobe, Amber R., "Insights into Perspectives on Environmental Sustainability" (2015). Theses and Dissertations--Community & Leadership Development. 19.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cld_etds/19
